Overview
CVE-2025-6995 is a serious security vulnerability discovered within the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager. This vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations utilizing Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions prior to 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1. The flaw opens the door for a local authenticated attacker to improperly use the encryption mechanism, thus decrypting other users’ passwords. This could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage, jeopardizing the security of critical company data and systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6995
Severity: High (8.4 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Ivanti Endpoint Manager | before 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of an improper use of encryption within the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager. A local authenticated attacker can misuse this encryption mechanism to decrypt other users’ passwords. This could potentially provide the attacker with unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems, leading to serious consequences including data leakage and system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Although no specific exploit code is available, an attacker would typically initiate a request to the Ivanti Endpoint Manager agent after authenticating locally. The agent, due to the flaw in encryption usage, could then return decrypted passwords. A conceptual example may look something like this:
$ curl -u attacker:password -X POST http://localhost:8080/Ivanti/Agent/decryptThis command represents a local authenticated attacker making a request to the vulnerable Ivanti Endpoint Manager agent endpoint that handles decryption.
Mitigation Guidance
The most effective mitigation strategy for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor’s provided patch. Ivanti has released updated versions of the Endpoint Manager software that address this vulnerability. Organizations should immediately upgrade to Ivanti Endpoint Manager version 2024 SU3 or 2022 SU8 Security Update 1 or later.
In cases where immediate patching is not feasible, a temporary mitigation can be achieved by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These systems can monitor and block potentially malicious activity, providing some level of protection against this exploit.
However, it’s important to remember that these are temporary solutions and may not completely protect against all potential exploits of this vulnerability. The best course of action is to patch the affected software as soon as possible.